Sec. 203.055. ACQUISITION OF RIGHTS IN PUBLIC REAL PROPERTY. (a) The governing body of a political subdivision or public agency that owns or is in charge of public real property may consent to the use of the property for highway purposes.
(b) The governing body of a political subdivision or public agency may, without advertisement, convey the title to or rights or easements in real property that the department needs for highway purposes.
(c) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, at the request of the department, a political subdivision or a state agency may lease, lend, grant, or convey to the department real property, including a highway or real property currently devoted to public use, that may be necessary or appropriate to accomplish the department's purposes. The political subdivision or state agency may lease, lend, grant, or convey the property:
(1) on terms the subdivision or agency determines reasonable and fair; and
(2) without advertisement, court order, or other action or formality other than the regular and formal action of the subdivision or agency concerned.
Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.12, eff. June 14, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Texas Department of Transportation
Chapter 203 - Modernization of State Highways; Controlled Access Highways
Subchapter D. Acquisition of Property
Section 203.051. Acquisition of Property Authorized
Section 203.052. Commission Determination Required
Section 203.0521. Acquisition of Remainder
Section 203.053. Location of Property Acquired; Public Property
Section 203.054. Attorney General Shall Bring Suit
Section 203.055. Acquisition of Rights in Public Real Property
Section 203.056. Consent to Use of State Property
Section 203.057. Cooperation of State Agency
Section 203.058. Compensation for State Agency
Section 203.059. Purchase of Lease Rights
Section 203.060. Payment Procedure
Section 203.061. Payment Procedure if Owner Fails to Deliver Executed Deed; Escrow
Section 203.062. Payment for Real Property Acquired by Eminent Domain
Section 203.063. Payment Procedures in Addition to Other Procedures Authorized by Law
Section 203.064. Acquisition of Freeway by Gift or Devise
Section 203.065. Acquisition of Freeway by County Commissioners Court
Section 203.066. Declaration of Taking for Toll Project
Section 203.067. Possession of Property for Toll Project
Section 203.068. Right of Entry for Toll Project
Section 203.069. Covenants, Conditions, Restrictions, or Limitations